Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – Independence Bowl

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  • Louisiana Tech is a -10 point favorite vs. Coastal Carolina
  • Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

Coastal Carolina (6-6) visit Independence Stadium to take on Louisiana Tech (7-5) on Dec. 30 in Shreveport, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EST.

Louisiana Tech is a betting favorite in the Independence Bowl, with the spread sitting at -10 (-105).

The Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 51.5 total points.

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Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Coastal Carolina+10 -11551.5 -115275
Louisiana Tech -10 -10551.5 -105-350

Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this game with 73.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 50.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+8.35 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Coastal Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 5 games at home (+5.10 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)

Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Coastal Carolina is 5-7 against the spread this college football season (-2.7 Units / -20.38% ROI).

  • Coastal Carolina is 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 50% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Coastal Carolina is 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Louisiana Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Louisiana Tech iss 7-4 against the spread this college football season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • Louisiana Tech is 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.15 Units / -4.73% ROI
  • Louisiana Tech is 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • Louisiana Tech is 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Coastal Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana Tech

Coastal Carolina have fumbled 20 times this season– most among FBS Offenses

Coastal Carolina have averaged just 8.6 yards per completion (484 yards/56 completions) on 1st down this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.3

Coastal Carolina have averaged 14.4 yards per completion (520 yards/36 completions) on 3rd down this season– T-13th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Coastal Carolina’s RBs has 0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS RBs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 1.1 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina QBs have averaged 141.3 Passing Yards per game (1,413/10) this season– 8th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 225.7

Louisiana Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (11 completions/31 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.50 interceptions per game (15/10) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80

Louisiana Tech has averaged a sack every 27.4 pass attempts (383 Pass Attempts/14 Sacks) this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 14.7

Matchup Notes for Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (11 completions/31 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.50 interceptions per game (15/10) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80

Louisiana Tech has averaged a sack every 27.4 pass attempts (383 Pass Attempts/14 Sacks) this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 14.7

Coastal Carolina have fumbled 20 times this season– most among FBS Offenses

Coastal Carolina have averaged just 8.6 yards per completion (484 yards/56 completions) on 1st down this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.3

Coastal Carolina have averaged 14.4 yards per completion (520 yards/36 completions) on 3rd down this season– T-13th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Coastal Carolina’s RBs has 0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS RBs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 1.1 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina QBs have averaged 141.3 Passing Yards per game (1,413/10) this season– 8th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 225.7

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina have fumbled 20 times this season– most among FBS Offenses

Coastal Carolina have averaged just 8.6 yards per completion (484 yards/56 completions) on 1st down this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.3

Coastal Carolina have averaged 14.4 yards per completion (520 yards/36 completions) on 3rd down this season– T-13th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Coastal Carolina’s RBs has 0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS RBs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 1.1 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina QBs have averaged 141.3 Passing Yards per game (1,413/10) this season– 8th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 225.7

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (11 completions/31 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.50 interceptions per game (15/10) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80

Louisiana Tech has averaged a sack every 27.4 pass attempts (383 Pass Attempts/14 Sacks) this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 14.7

Coastal Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina have fumbled 20 times this season– most among FBS Offenses

Coastal Carolina have averaged just 8.6 yards per completion (484 yards/56 completions) on 1st down this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.3

Coastal Carolina have averaged 14.4 yards per completion (520 yards/36 completions) on 3rd down this season– T-13th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.8

Coastal Carolina’s RBs has 0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS RBs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed just 1.1 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.

Coastal Carolina QBs have averaged 141.3 Passing Yards per game (1,413/10) this season– 8th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 225.7

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 54%

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (11 completions/31 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.50 interceptions per game (15/10) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80

Louisiana Tech has averaged a sack every 27.4 pass attempts (383 Pass Attempts/14 Sacks) this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 14.7


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